Lead Mechanic

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Between $32.70 and

$33.70

Per Hour (Will discuss with applicant)

Position range in Rhode Island $28.61 - $46.78 Per hour

Lead Mechanic

Westerly Public Schools

Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Location: Westerly, RI - 02891

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift

Posted: 05/11/2026

Positions available: 1

Source: EmployRI

Web Site: EmployRI

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Updated: 05/11/2026

Expires: 07/10/2026

Job #: 1568239

Job Requirements and Properties

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

1 Month(s)

Age

21 and up

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Public Transit

Available

Benefits

Job Description

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Job Title:Lead Bus Mechanic

Location: Transportation

Effective Date:04/27/2026

Application Deadline: open until filled

Pay Range:$32.70 - $33.70

Class Title: FTE: 1.0

Union: Local 808

Job Summary: Provides technical expertise and hands-on skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of district vehicles. Responsible for planning, scheduling, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs for the Westerly Public Schools transportation fleet to ensure all vehicles remain safe and operational. This position requires thorough knowledge of the trade, along with the ability to occasionally operate a school bus.

Responsibilities:

Performs basic and advanced maintenance for the vehicles of Westerly Public Schools including but not limited to:

Inspects, services, repairs and/or rebuilds equipment. Performs preventive maintenance activities (e.g., changes oil, replaces filters, lubricates fittings, etc.).

Keeps current and shares knowledge about advances in equipment technology.

Provides support, training and oversight to the District Bus Mechanic

Inspects and tests vehicles to ensure safety.

Monitors and complies with safety regulations and environmental laws.

Keeps current with local, state, and federal school bus regulations revisions. Keeps current and shares knowledge about advances in equipment technology.

Maintains repair logs, safety inspection records, etc.

Itemizes repair costs for each vehicle.

Ensures that the Director of Transportation and Transportation Dispatcher are informed about emerging issues including but not limited to:

work progress

report of irregularities and equipment abuse

development of short/long-range maintenance goals

Recommends procedures to effectively deal with emergency repairs.

Reports vandalism, and other related concerns.

Recommends the replacement of equipment necessary to ensure fleet effectiveness.

Knowledgeable of the operating and maintenance procedures for all district vehicles including new purchases.

Prepares an annual inventory and maintains an inventory of essential supplies for fleet readiness

Teaches bus drivers how to recognize problems before they result in an equipment malfunction.

Makes road calls when vehicles become disabled.

Evaluates work performed by outside contractors.

Oversees receipt of materials including but not limited to:

Unloading

Inspection

Verification of order quantity and product

Organizing and storing equipment and supplies.

Picks-up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed.

Ensures that reports are submitted on time.

Coordinates with the State of Rhode Island for the scheduling of bi-annual bus safety inspections.

Helps prepare competitive bid specifications (e.g., insurance, bus purchases, shop equipment, supplies, etc.).

Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.

Acts responsibly to protect school property.

Secures the transportation facility at the end of the workday. Responds to alarm calls as needed.

Responds to transportation and district emergencies as needed.

Take precautions to ensure staff/student safety.

Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.

Wears work attire as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and maintains a neat appearance.

Upholds School Committee policies and follows administrative procedures.

Promotes a favorable image of the school district.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of three years in auto and diesel mechanics setting.

Meets all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the districts insurance carrier

Must have knowledge of both gas and diesel equipment, welding, brazing, shop presses, test equipment, air tools, jacks, dollies and automotive equipment and tools, basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries; performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages; must be able to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as basic schematics, manuals, charts, diagrams, maps or instruction material; and must be able to use tools or equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or specialized training. The most complex tools or equipment necessary to perform satisfactorily include: refrigerant recovery systems, electrical system/tune up testing machines; alternator tester; shop press.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Post-secondary training equivalent work experience in commercial vehicle maintenance procedures is required.

Certification & Licensing:

Drivers license required.

Poses, or be eligible to obtain a CDL license.

Please Note: Applicants for safety-sensitive positions with the Westerly Public School District are required to complete a urinalysis drug test as part of the employment application process. This notice is provided to inform applicants of the Districts intent to include such testing in its hiring procedures.